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    colson (blog) replied to the thread Kelley Blue Book's Big Move?.
    Having worked at Autobytel when they launched the PPL model with VAST it was never going to work because they never generated enough...
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    Zoran replied to the thread Kelley Blue Book's Big Move?.
    I think it is not about will KBB become next AutoTrader or anything like that. Who ever wants to do this business has to maintain big...
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    Stan Sher (blog) replied to the thread Kelley Blue Book's Big Move?.
    This could be a really strong move for KBB. I think it might start to show big results or at least help track results. We don't know...
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    Ryan replied to the thread Kelley Blue Book's Big Move?.
    The one thing I am certain of is that this will be a very active thread. I'm going to take the over on whatever number you throw out...
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    Jay Campbell replied to the thread Kelley Blue Book's Big Move?.
    Thanks for your comment "HA". Maybe it would be in your best interest to identify yourself? Maybe not? Aren't you looking at it from...
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    Ha! replied to the thread Kelley Blue Book's Big Move?.
    So let me get this straight...KBB is convinced that pay per lead is the way to go? You would think that they would know the closing...
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    Jay Campbell replied to the thread Kelley Blue Book's Big Move?.
    Hey Guys! We are confident this model will give Dealers two things. Individually tailored ROI and Transparency. Allow us to work...
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    Alex Snyder (blog) replied to the thread Kelley Blue Book's Big Move?.
    I wish KBB luck in this venture. They have been hot and heavy on my inbox trying to get us to sign-up. It is too early for me to pull...
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    Kevin Frye replied to the thread Kelley Blue Book's Big Move?.
    I strongly agree with the concept, the question is whether it is a viable business model for KBB in my mind. Will be watching this...
  • mattwatson81
    Pay per performance is the way to go. If they don't produce any leads, you don't pay. Everything should be this way.
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    KBB wants to change how auto leads are bought and sold Guest Posting by Cliff Banks Kelley Blue Book is launching a bold initiative...
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    "The other knows they want to improve, is willing to spend the money to get someone, but isn’t really willing to ruffle any feathers of...
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    Wendi Venable replied to the thread Change Please - Who We Hire and How We Hire.
    Mrs. Jones, "When I see a problem with a salesperson or process the managers look at our responsibility in the situation change that...
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    Joe Najar replied to the thread Change Please - Who We Hire and How We Hire.
    @ Mrs. Jones - It's obvious you get it! Love that. More dealership's GM's need to take a que from you. And it's not just warm and...
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    I am a GM at an Independent dealer and we have managed to attract the top professionals in our area by being different and the word has...
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    Wendi Venable replied to the thread Change Please - Who We Hire and How We Hire.
    Scott, The recruiting installment that will be posted is geared towards the dealer (employer) side of things. For a candidate: HANDLE A...
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    I am especially looking forward to the recruiting installment. Perhaps a few tips for those of us going through the grueling task of...
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    Wendi Venable replied to the thread Change Please - Who We Hire and How We Hire.
    "dealers operate from FEAR, not confidence and service! That’s what leads to customer frustration and the “games” they complain about."...
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    Joe Najar replied to the thread Change Please - Who We Hire and How We Hire.
    Great topic! I spent the first 8 years of my career working for tech companies. In 2001 when the Internet/Technology bubble bursted I...
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    Ive been walking in on a lot of dealerships up and down the east coast the past few months and you really can tell quite quickly whether...
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    Matt Watson (blog) replied to the thread Change Please - Who We Hire and How We Hire.
    The crazy hours that the car business demands burns people up and makes it hard to attract and retain the best talent. Nobody wants to...
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    The “change” we as an industry are experiencing is going to require us to step it up with how we hire, who we hire and the way in which...
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    AutoUSA Implements TARGUSInfo On-Demand Lead Verification Solution; Improves Quality of New and Used Online Customer Leads for...
  • VJnator
    Just noticed that it was an autotrader.com press release, and I was already wondering where the stats and numbers from cars.com, etc...
  • philipzelinger
    I live to leverage and I have always done business with my friends because my enemies will never call me! Leveraged online resources...
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